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Inside the biggest stories in music, hosted by Rolling Stone senior writer Brian Hiatt. Featuring interviews with top artists, expert insight on new releases and breaking news from the Rolling Stone staff, and much more.
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Aug 29, 2016 • 45min
Lars Ulrich on Metallica's New Groove; Frank Ocean
The world’s biggest metal band is now basically a DIY operation. The ever-voluble Lars Ulrich talks about what that’s like – and how it helped them record their upcoming double album, “Hardwired… To Self Destruct,” which emerged from an iPod of 1600 loose jams. Plus: a deep dive into Frank Ocean’s long-awaited album “Blonde." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 23, 2016 • 27min
Billie Joe Armstrong Breaks Down Green Day's Politically-Charged New Album
e Green Day frontman reveals how his impromptu march in a New York Black Lives Matter protest inspired him to write the title track to Revolution Radio, why he thinks that group's 2012's trilogy was a misguided project, how two cancer diagnoses shook the band's world and why he's psyched to get back on the road after the longest break of his career. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 15, 2016 • 25min
Paul Isn’t Dead: Rock’s Greatest Urban Legends
Explore the wildest urban legends in music, from Paul McCartney's supposed death to Jay-Z joining the Illuminati. Discover the impact of the internet on spreading and debunking these myths. Hear about Rod Stewart's stomach pumping, Marilyn Manson's antics, and Keith Richards' secret clinic visit. Unravel the Avril Lavigne conspiracy and rumors about rock stars being hermaphrodites. Don't miss the discussion on Father John Misty and Chance the Rapper's Noname.

Aug 8, 2016 • 26min
The Story of Grunge's Lost Supergroup: Temple of the Dog Returns
Before Pearl Jam existed and Nirvana broke big, there was Temple of the Dog: a one-off album featuring Chris Cornell of Soundgarden and an unknown guy named Eddie Vedder. In this episode, Cornell, Jeff Ament and Mike McCready tell the story of grunge's lost supergroup - and why they decided to finally reunite this fall for their first-ever tour. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 1, 2016 • 32min
Keith Richards on His First Guitar Hero; plus: Best Shows of the Summer
Keith Richards spoke to us about his idol, Elvis Presley guitarist Scotty Moore, who died in June. Plus: Rolling Stone’s Patrick Doyle, Andy Greene, Annie Licata and Nathan Brackett talk about their favorite shows of the summer so far. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 26, 2016 • 35min
When Great Artists Make Terrible Songs
You can blame bad Eighties production or a certain white powder, but even the giants of rock and pop sometimes hit a bad note; we delve into the most ridiculously entertaining examples, from musical heroes like Chuck Berry, Bob Dylan and more. Plus: new music from Wilco and the Paranoid Style. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 19, 2016 • 34min
Florence Welch on What Makes Her Machine Tick
One of rock’s great leadwomen talks about her musical influences, her rules for living – or lack thereof – and much more. Plus: Jenny Lewis’s killer New Wave side project, Nice as F**k. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 11, 2016 • 40min
Noel Gallagher’s Life Lessons
The Oasis frontman talks to Rolling Stone’s Andy Greene about the rules he lives by, his most embarrassing rock star purchase, the music that moves him the most, and much more. Plus: new music from singer-songwriter Angel Olsen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 5, 2016 • 32min
Neil Young’s New Groove; Blood Orange
Neil Young has a new band with the kids of an old buddy (Willie Nelson), and he’s having the most fun he’s had in years; he talks about his new groove with Rolling Stone associate editor Patrick Doyle; plus, Doyle, Andy Greene and Nathan Brackett break down Neil’s wild, woolly last few decades. Also: producer Dev Hynes’ new Blood Orange album, Freetown Sound. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 27, 2016 • 31min
Concert Security: Can Anything Be Done? + Rob Sheffield’s New David Bowie Book
Rob Sheffield, contributing editor of Rolling Stone and author of the book 'On Bowie', talks about the profound influence of David Bowie. The podcast also discusses recent shootings at concerts and the steps being taken to improve concert security, including artist demands and boosting security measures.